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In Safe Hands (2018)

7.4/10 · 534 votes 1h 52m Drama

#59 of 328 films from 2018 #1041 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jeanne Herry · Written by Jeanne Herry

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Overview

Théo is given up for adoption by his biological mother on the very day he is born. After this anonymous birth, the mother has two months to change her mind… Or not. The child welfare services and adoption service spring into action… The former have to take care of the baby and support it during this limbo-like time, this period of uncertainty, while the latter must find a woman to become his adoptive mother. She is called Alice, and she has spent the last ten years fighting to have a child.

Cast

Sandrine Kiberlainas Karine
Gilles Lelloucheas Jean
Élodie Bouchezas Alice
Olivia Côteas Lydie
Clotilde Molletas Mathilde
Jean-François Stéveninas Alice's Father
Bruno Podalydèsas Karine's Ex-Husband
Miou-Miouas Irène
Leïla Museas Clara
Stéfi Celmaas Élodie, a childcare assistant
Aude Légeras Midwife
Anne Suarezas Laure
Julie Recoingas Isabelle
Judith Sibonias Sophie

Facts

Release dateDecember 5, 2018
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) — about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresDrama
Original titlePupille
LanguageFR
IMDbtt7543930

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Questions

How long is In Safe Hands?
In Safe Hands runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is In Safe Hands worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 534 votes, which places it #59 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 82%) and #1041 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed In Safe Hands?
In Safe Hands was directed by Jeanne Herry. Other well-rated titles by the same director: All Your Faces (2023).
Who stars in In Safe Hands?
Sandrine Kiberlain as Karine; Gilles Lellouche as Jean; Élodie Bouchez as Alice; Olivia Côte as Lydie; Clotilde Mollet as Mathilde; Jean-François Stévenin as Alice's Father.
Where can I watch the trailer for In Safe Hands?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/60072.

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